Karan brings a combination of dual qualifications as a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and an Advocate, combining the analytical rigour of a chartered accountant with the advocacy skills of a seasoned litigator. With over a decade in direct tax advisory and litigation, he has represented domestic and international clients, including several Fortune 500 companies, before the full spectrum of judicial and quasi-judicial forums, from Assessing Officers and the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to Income Tax Appellate Tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.

Karan’s practice encompasses cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, international tax and transfer pricing, and market entry strategies for foreign entities seeking to establish a presence in India. He has collaborated extensively with reputed foreign law firms on cross-border mandates, providing integrated solutions that navigate both domestic law and applicable tax treaties, covering treaty interpretation, permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax analysis, and income characterisation.

Karan has also advised High Net Worth Individuals and promoter families on estate and succession planning structures, including the use of trusts, LLPs, and holding entities. Beyond his practice, he has established himself as a thought leader, contributing regularly to leading national and international tax publications and addressing tax conferences nationwide. He has also collaborated with NITI Aayog, contributing substantively to tax and fiscal policy discourse at the national level.

Commenting on the appointment, Anuradha Dutt, Founder & Managing Partner, Delhi, said: “We are pleased to welcome Karan to DMD Advocates. He brings a strong and well-rounded practice, with over a decade of experience in direct tax advisory and litigation, complemented by his dual qualification. His experience across forums, along with his work on complex cross-border matters, will add meaningful depth to our tax practice. We look forward to his contributions and wish him every success at the firm.”

On joining, Karanjot shared that “DMD Advocates’ reputation for intellectual rigour, its client-centric ethos, and the strength of its practice across domains made it a natural choice for this next chapter. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and to working with clients on their most complex direct tax challenges.”